Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the people of Okigwe Zone have unanimously called on Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu to run for Governor, describing him as the only one that can liberate and salvage Imo state from its current challenges.
Similarly, the leadership of Mbaitoli Young Leaders led by, Sir Prince Gerry Amajionyi have join hands with Imo people to persuade the PDP National Secretary to accept the call to run for the number one seat in the state come 2023.
The call was made weekend by both groups in Owerri, the capital of Imo state.
Speaking separately on behalf of the three blocs in Okigwe Zone, Chief Max Ikeokwu (Ota Nchara N’ota Nzu bloc), Engr Paschal Ibekwe (Mbano bloc), and Hon Basil Okewulonu (Etiti bloc) said that the visit was to appeal to Senator Anyanwu to join the 2023 Governorship race.
According to them, “while Okigwe Zone had waited patiently for a good leader to rescue the state, it is now obvious that our people can go home and sleep having identified the man with the magic wand to salvage the state from maladministration, insecurity and economic setbacks”
Leader of the delegation, Chief Ben Duru who is the Deputy Director, Divine Mandate Movement (Okigwe Zone) said, their support to Senator Anyanwu became necessary after one of their sons, Hon Ngozi Ogbu was appointed the Director General of the movement.
Chief Duru expressed the readiness of Okigwe Zone to support their Owerri Zone counterparts to grab the Governorship seat, only if a credible candidate like Senator Anyanwu could be presented to them.
On his part, President of Mbaitoli Young Leaders, Sir Amajionyi said that their priority was to support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and any capable person to develop the state.
He said, “The establishment of Mbaitoli Young Leaders is to galvanize support for PDP and bring all leaders in the LGA together for a common goal. We shall do everything possible to realize this divine project staring at us.”
Responding, Senator Anyanwu commended them for the genuine support, recalling how Okigwe Zone had demonstrated sincere love for him.
Anyanwu said that the call on him to run for the number one position in the state was surprising owing to the fact that the delegation was filled with known political leaders in Okigwe Zone, who have made verifiable impacts in the society.
According to, “If it is your sincere wish that I join in the Imo Governorship race; I want to plead with you to give me sometime to conclude consultations, after which, I shall notify you”
“No doubt, am capable for any position in Nigeria, but one thing I promise you is that if finally, I accept your calls and subsequently becomes the Governor of Imo State; I will make sure that the Government House is decentralized. By this, I mean that there should be government liaison offices in Okigwe and Orlu Zone in order to bring government closer to the people”
Anyanwu cried over the level of insecurity in Okigwe and Orlu zones as well as lack of feasible development, saying that he would do his best if God appoints him the Samuel for the state.
He therefore charged them to remain firm with the PDP, and stressed the need for all hands to be on deck to change the old political narratives in the state.
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